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Verstappen Wins Singapore Sprint in Wet Chaos
10 Oct
Summary
- Verstappen secured victory in a rain-affected Singapore sprint race.
- Leader George Russell crashed out on the final lap.
- Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finished second behind Verstappen.
A significant downpour delayed the start of the Singapore sprint race by 30 minutes. Heavy rain left portions of the Marina Bay Street Circuit treacherous, prompting two formation laps behind the safety car.
Max Verstappen of Red Bull claimed victory amidst the challenging wet conditions. The race saw a dramatic turn of events when George Russell, leading at the end of the opening lap, crashed his Mercedes after touching a white line. This incident brought out the safety car and ended Russell's race.
Lewis Hamilton skillfully navigated the difficult conditions to finish in second place for Ferrari. Charles Leclerc completed the podium in third. Further drama unfolded on the final lap as McLarens Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided while vying for position, allowing Kimi Antonelli to inherit fourth place.
